RN Ambulatory Oncology Clinics

Outpatient Oncology RN

Nurses are the heartbeat of health care, and we are committed to keeping our nurses' hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities, and a better community. Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average of 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf, and original Southwest-inspired dining.

This is a full-time position, scheduled for 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday (after release from orientation, 4 10s may be an option depending upon the needs of the clinic). As an outpatient oncology RN, you will work closely with your providers (MD/APP) and team (RN navigator, scheduler, MA, intake coordinators, genetic counselors, and other team RNs) to coordinate your patient's oncology care and treatment. You will triage Cerner message pool for high-priority patient care messages, enter orders (rx refills/referrals/imaging/labs, etc.), ensure all components of necessary medical records are available for patient visits prior to visits, respond to interdisciplinary team questions regarding patient treatment needs, authorization clarification, symptom management, and work collaboratively with rooming teams, supportive care, and navigation to ensure the best visit for the patient. You may support a surgical oncologist and assist with clinic-appropriate procedures. You will have clinic two or three days a week (patients coming in to see the oncologist) and one or two days to prep for and close clinic (no patients coming to clinic these days). We are expanding access to care for our oncology patients; depending upon the team you join, in addition to working at North Campus, you may have a clinic day/week at one of our other clinical sites both in operation currently and/or new sites as we grow.

This is not a hands-on/direct/medical care type nursing position as you would find in a traditional hospital inpatient setting. You will see patients but will focus on coordinating care rather than physically caring for patients. As a result, much of your time will be spent on computer work and phone calls when triaging the patient message box.

University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine, and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program.

Job Description

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family, and health team input.
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Contribute to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.
• Interact with all levels of staff in a variety of departments concerning the health care of the patient.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
• Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Community Overview

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average of 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf, and original Southwest-inspired dining.